Kinesiophobia Severity Scale in Urinary Incontinence (KSS-UI) development and validation
Official title: Development of the Kinesiophobia Severity Scale in Urinary Incontinence: A Validity and Reliability Study
Run by Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital · NCT07842575 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Turkish-language self-report tool is being created and tested to see if fear of movement and avoidance of activity related to urinary leakage can be reliably measured.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kırşehir, Kırşehir) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | January 10, 2027 |
| Study ends | February 15, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 25, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07842575 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18 years and older with self-reported urinary incontinence (stress, urgency, or mixed) who read Turkish and consent to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have significant movement fear related to urinary leakage or do not complete the instrument may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a methodological observational study to develop and validate the KSS-UI, a Turkish questionnaire that assesses fear of movement and movement avoidance tied to urinary incontinence. The process includes item generation from literature, patient interviews, and expert input, followed by content validity testing and cognitive interviews. Psychometric analyses will evaluate reliability and validity according to COSMIN guidelines. Participants include adults with stress, urgency, or mixed incontinence, recruited from relatives of patients at a physical therapy center, with informed consent obtained.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the KSS-UI could provide a reliable way to measure kinesiophobia in Turkish patients with urinary incontinence, informing patient care and research.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches have been used to develop and validate condition-specific kinesiophobia scales in other domains, supporting this methodology.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older * Reporting symptoms of incontinence at least once a week for the past 3 months (ICIQ-SF score ≥ 1) * Having the ability to read and comprehend Turkish * Having been informed about the study and provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Having an active lower urinary tract infection * Inability to complete the scales independently due to cognitive impairment, advanced dementia, or limited literacy * Individuals who refuse to participate in the study or do not sign the informed consent form
Where it's running
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Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi
Kırşehir, Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Esra BAYRAMOĞLU DEMİRDÖĞEN — Kırşehir Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
- Study coordinator: Esra BAYRAMOĞLU DEMİRDÖĞEN
- Email: esra.bayramoglu@ahievran.edu.tr
- Phone: 05426961169
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.